RAW files are not processed within the camera, which means they’re essentially a huge chunk of data for you to mold. Think of them like raw materials found in nature, just waiting to be used for any number of purposes. In the world of technology,…

Despite what many photographers might think, portraits of pets and portraits of people operate under very different principles. In her creativeLIVE course Pet Photography, Arica Dorff outlines several tips for setting the perfect pet photoshoot. Arica is the founder of Pet’ographique, a luxury pet &…

In portrait photography, understanding your subject is the key to capturing their personality. But how do you familiarize yourself with their unique personality if you don’t speak the same language? What if they aren’t even human? What if they are literally animals! According to…

Creativity, believe it or not, exists because of constraints. It’s also a result of approaching unique challenges from a variety of different angles. The problem is we often view creativity as a treasure chest of ideas or something we must unlock to access. We all…

Let’s say, hypothetically, you’re writing your first article for a new outlet and you’re a little unsure where to start. And let’s also say, hypothetically, you believe yourself to be a creative person — but when you sit down to write said article, you draw…